Journey to Jo'burg

Who helps Naledi and Tiro when they arrive in Johannesburg?

• a) Grace

• b) Their mother

• c) Their aunt

• d) Mr. Mpho

What is an important theme in the book?

• a) Bravery

• b) Friendship

• c) The impact of apartheid

• d) The importance of education

Apartheid is an important part of the story because:

• It provides historical context.

• It is a fictional element.

• It is unrelated to the story.

• It is a recent event.

How does the story end?

• Naledi and Tiro return home without their mother.

• Naledi’s mother decides to move back to the village.

• Dineo gets better, and their mother returns home with them.

• They stay in Johannesburg permanently.

What do Naledi and Tiro hope will happen once they find their mother in Johannesburg?

• She will bring them new clothes

• She will return to the village with them to care for Dineo

• She will take them on a tour of Johannesburg

• She will get them a job

The story takes place during the time of apartheid in South Africa.

• True

• False

The children’s journey to Johannesburg takes only one day.

• True

• False

What motivates Naledi and Tiro to keep going on their journey, even when they are tired and scared?

• Their desire to explore Johannesburg

• Their curiosity about the city life

• Their determination to help their sister, Dineo

• Their wish to attend a festival in Johannesburg

What does Naledi learn about the differences between city life in Johannesburg and her village?

• • That the city is much quieter than the village

• • That people in the city don’t experience any hardship

• • That life in the city is fast-paced and people have different jobs

• • That people in the city don’t care for each other

Why does Naledi feel afraid during parts of her journey to Johannesburg?